Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarified that his presence at a religious gathering at the ISKCON temple in Mayapur, West Bengal, was personal, not official. He emphasized his role as a follower of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu during the event commemorating Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati’s 152nd holy appearance day. Shah refrained from political discussions, focusing instead on the spiritual essence of the occasion and the legacy of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Shah conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to the attendees and shared the message of devotion associated with the event. Emphasizing his visit as a devotee rather than a government official, Shah highlighted the significance of the devotional movement initiated by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and furthered by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati in promoting Vaishnav philosophy in contemporary times.
The Home Minister praised the transformation of the devotional movement into a modern platform by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, aiming to inspire youth for global welfare. He underscored Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s contribution in guiding individuals towards spiritual enlightenment and spreading the message of devotion throughout India and beyond, emphasizing the transformative power of devotion in uniting with Lord Krishna.
